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Heatwave Fuels Massive Wildfires in Argentina, Forcing Evacuations

  • A man accidentally started a fire while making coffee, quickly losing control due to strong winds.
  • Nearly 1,000 firefighters, planes and helicopters deployed to fight multiple large wildfires in Córdoba province.
  • Dozens evacuated as flames destroyed homes; extent of damage unclear.
  • Heavy rains expected soon which could help calm the spreading fires.
  • A 27-year-old man detained for accidentally starting one of the fires during the heatwave.
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